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nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow . >>> our beloved nelson mandela, the president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela is dead at the age of 95. the anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy and became the first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. >> why is it that president mandela could do something that nobody else could? what was it about him? >> he had some special qualities. he was a humble person with impressive grace, almost like royalty. he had good humor. and gentleness. but steel in his backbone and resolve and conviction. i think one thing that possibly was different about him, he had that wonderful ability to put himself in other people's shoes and try to look at tough issues from their perspectiie as well as his own. and that's an enormously valuable thing when you're wrestling with tough issues where people feel strongly. and you know, it gets to appreciate and look around the world today at the public dialogue and we can see how rare is it that pe
nelson mandela was 95. >>> fellow . >>> our beloved nelson mandela, the president of our democratic nation has departed. >> former south african president nelson mandela is dead at the age of 95. the anti-apartheid leader spent 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy and became the first black president. donald rumsfeld joins us. good evening, sir. >> good evening. >> why is it that president mandela could do something that nobody else could? what...
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it quickly gathered pace ♪ free nelson mandela ♪ 21 years in captivity >> reporter: and nelson mandela became the most famous political prisoner on the planet. within months of his release he was holding peace talks and then in 1994 with apartheid abollished nelson mandela became president himself after south africa's first all race elections. >> i have fought very firmly against white domination. i have fought very firmly against black domination. i cherish the idea of the new south africa where all south africans are equal. >> reporter: nelson mandela served just one five year term but remained perhaps the most influential figure in south african politics. certainly the most loved for what he went through, the dignity he displayed, and the change he brought about. but typically for him, mandela gave all the credit to his fellow citizens. >> south africa pass the generations, but it is you, the people, who are the true heros. >> serving one term but very influential. our senior foreign correspondence. i'm being told he is not available right now. we do have a live reporter there on th
it quickly gathered pace ♪ free nelson mandela ♪ 21 years in captivity >> reporter: and nelson mandela became the most famous political prisoner on the planet. within months of his release he was holding peace talks and then in 1994 with apartheid abollished nelson mandela became president himself after south africa's first all race elections. >> i have fought very firmly against white domination. i have fought very firmly against black domination. i cherish the idea of the new...
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so we were inspiring to nelson t mandela. >> i'm certain of that. was there anything that really surprised you? i'm sure you prepare add head of time and researched him and gota to know the man through what you were able to read and hear through other personal ane anecdotes. >> i said you are a beacon to the world in terms of the sacrifice and 27 years in jail. standing up for principal: he started laughing. i was taken aback. i thought he's not understanding this american guy, you know? but he said no.wa it's when he was growing up all he wanted to do was rebel against his parents. hewa wanted to get out of the b tribal situation. he was like a prince and go to the big city of johannesburg. he wanted to box and learn poetry and a western style education. especially this holiday season we forget what we have. this guy was willing to do anything for it and rebels. ed against his parents.he he didn't even see he was goings to become this worldwide legend. >> dana and bob both have questions. we'll begin with dana. >> i'm curious about how it wast that
so we were inspiring to nelson t mandela. >> i'm certain of that. was there anything that really surprised you? i'm sure you prepare add head of time and researched him and gota to know the man through what you were able to read and hear through other personal ane anecdotes. >> i said you are a beacon to the world in terms of the sacrifice and 27 years in jail. standing up for principal: he started laughing. i was taken aback. i thought he's not understanding this american guy, you...
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pope francis praised nelson mandela. human dignity, nonviolence and truth and in a strange twist in london, news of the death of mandela broke during the u.k. premier last night of the biography film of nelson mand a mandela, a long walk to freedom. his passing was announced at the end of the film to gasps of surprise and shock of the audience. the news just sinking in right now. statesmen, rock stars, regular people and here's more to come. back to you. >> thanks. >> president jacob zuma announcing a week of funeral services for the anti apartheid icon, dealing with the opening and closing of the world cup. an inauguration and coronation all combined together. on sunday, south africa observes a national day of prayer and reflection. tens of thousands or mourners are expected to attend a public memorial service. on tuesday at the soccer stadium, the site of the 2010 world cup final where mandela made his last public appearance. the former president remains then lie in state at government buildings from wednesday until fr
pope francis praised nelson mandela. human dignity, nonviolence and truth and in a strange twist in london, news of the death of mandela broke during the u.k. premier last night of the biography film of nelson mand a mandela, a long walk to freedom. his passing was announced at the end of the film to gasps of surprise and shock of the audience. the news just sinking in right now. statesmen, rock stars, regular people and here's more to come. back to you. >> thanks. >> president...
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here comes nelson mandela. this makes him so astonishing as a human being, as a man is he didn't have it in him. when he was sentenced to jail in 1964 to life plus five years he stands up and says, yes, i'm for using violence the to over throw the government. i'm not standing here for black domination or white domination. i am for racial harmony. imagine that. >> imagine that. juan, thank you very much. >> you're welcome, megyn. >>> we'll have more on the death of nelson mandela when charles krauthammer joins us shortly. another big breaking story is a push from the president to save his health care law. in the middle of the troubled rollout and plunging poll numbers here is an interview tonight that read like an effort to win back support from liberals and young people. >> i understand why people would have been resistant to going on a website that wasn't working right. fortunately because of some very hard work, we now have it to the point where for the vast majority of people it's working well. my message to
here comes nelson mandela. this makes him so astonishing as a human being, as a man is he didn't have it in him. when he was sentenced to jail in 1964 to life plus five years he stands up and says, yes, i'm for using violence the to over throw the government. i'm not standing here for black domination or white domination. i am for racial harmony. imagine that. >> imagine that. juan, thank you very much. >> you're welcome, megyn. >>> we'll have more on the death of nelson...
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nelson mandela stood in the stand. the atmosphere in the stands that day was the most extraordinary atmosphere. those that were there say that they have experienced. that team won the rugby world cup. that in a sense although sport ship, that is the moment south africa truly came together as a nation black and white. >> wow jonathan. i don't know about you but listening to you go through all of those things which at the time -- today looking back on them it's one thing. at the time we were living them that this man could speak on that field before those people and receive that sort of reaction, explain to us how very quickly things changed after a period of no change forever. suddenly everything that anyone knew was up ended. the world was becoming a better place. it was largely because of and as a result of his actions. >> absolutely. >> it's very hard. as you look back over the second half of the 20th century, maybe you could talk about gandy in india in the first half of the 20th century pcht in the second half of t
nelson mandela stood in the stand. the atmosphere in the stands that day was the most extraordinary atmosphere. those that were there say that they have experienced. that team won the rugby world cup. that in a sense although sport ship, that is the moment south africa truly came together as a nation black and white. >> wow jonathan. i don't know about you but listening to you go through all of those things which at the time -- today looking back on them it's one thing. at the time we...
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nelson mandela was 96 years old and will live forever in the world. >> our beloved nelson mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation has departed. he passed on peacefully in the company of his family around 2050 on the 5th of december, 2013. he is now resting. he's now at peace. >> this is a fox news alert. former south african president, a hero, nelson mandela who's died at his johannes burg. his life is a remarkable inspiration to millions around the world. he spent 27 years in jail vowing to fight oppression, never giving up, never knowing he would get out of jail. when he finally did he became president of the nation that had imprisoned him vowing to love those that hated him eventually sharing the nobel peace price for the man who once was his oppressor. president barack obama spoke about mandela shortly after the world received the munews. >> he achieved more than expected from any man. he's gone home. we have lost one of the most influential, courageous, profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he b
nelson mandela was 96 years old and will live forever in the world. >> our beloved nelson mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation has departed. he passed on peacefully in the company of his family around 2050 on the 5th of december, 2013. he is now resting. he's now at peace. >> this is a fox news alert. former south african president, a hero, nelson mandela who's died at his johannes burg. his life is a remarkable inspiration to millions around the world. he spent...
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martin luther king, as well as nelson mandela? >> i would say that my uncle was always a peaceful warrior. he fought for peace, justice. he wanted to end oppression. but he held on to that his whole life. of course, nelson mandela only acquired some of those qualities later in life. however, i believe they both went through the fire. i believe that they were forged to be leaders and to resist oppression, and martin luther king, jr. fought for that here in america, and nelson mandela fought so hard in south africa, but those two movements did finally meet, and i think that was their commonality. >> i think both of these men were nobel peace prize winners. both remarkable in that they overcame extraordinary odds of racism, and in for nelson mandela, national apartheid. when he came out of prison he came out different. filled with humility and grace and a gentleness he took with him when he was elected to office and worked with the very people who villainized him for a all of his life. how does a person come to the place where they c
martin luther king, as well as nelson mandela? >> i would say that my uncle was always a peaceful warrior. he fought for peace, justice. he wanted to end oppression. but he held on to that his whole life. of course, nelson mandela only acquired some of those qualities later in life. however, i believe they both went through the fire. i believe that they were forged to be leaders and to resist oppression, and martin luther king, jr. fought for that here in america, and nelson mandela...
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premiere of the movie of nelson mandela. nelson's mandela past he waited until the end of the movie told the audience there were screams and cries a lot of emotion. the queen expressed her sadness in london for the passing. nelson mandela she had met him on several occasions. her grandson prince william had this to say. >> extremely sad and tragic news which is reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man nelson mandela was. my thoughts and prayers for his family. >> another movie depicting mandela's role breaking down racial barriers was invictus to show how he championed a most lie white rugby team in 1995. playing mandela in that movie morgan freeman. he was a man of incomparable honor, unconquerable strength and unyielding resolve. to many he was a treasure of unity, freedom and dignity of mankind. for his part president obama said he was one of millions who was inspired nelson mandela and his work. here is just one more quote from what he had to say at a very emotional address yesterday. >> we have lost one of the m
premiere of the movie of nelson mandela. nelson's mandela past he waited until the end of the movie told the audience there were screams and cries a lot of emotion. the queen expressed her sadness in london for the passing. nelson mandela she had met him on several occasions. her grandson prince william had this to say. >> extremely sad and tragic news which is reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man nelson mandela was. my thoughts and prayers for his family. >> another...
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nelson mandela, who has been ill for some time. they're making a formal announce independent south froze, let's cut into that. >> those who knew that this day would come, his humility, his compassion, and his humanity, and their loss. our thoughts and prayers are with the mandela family. to them we owe a debt of gratitude. they have sacrificed much and endured much so that our people could be free. our thoughts are with his wife. his former wife, winnie mandela, with this children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, and the entire family, our thoughts are with his friends, comrades, and colleagues. who fought alongside him over the cause of a lifetime of struggle. our thoughts -- today mourn the loss of the one person who, more than any other, came to embody their sense of -- national. our thoughts are with the millions of people across the world who embrace him as their own. and who saw his cause as their cause. this is the moment of deep sorrow. our nation has lost its greatest son. yet what made nelson mandela great was
nelson mandela, who has been ill for some time. they're making a formal announce independent south froze, let's cut into that. >> those who knew that this day would come, his humility, his compassion, and his humanity, and their loss. our thoughts and prayers are with the mandela family. to them we owe a debt of gratitude. they have sacrificed much and endured much so that our people could be free. our thoughts are with his wife. his former wife, winnie mandela, with this children, his...
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nelson mandela, showing up for the final. we have video of nelson mandela on the field presenting the world cup to his captain, who himself was a child of apartheid. himself said he grew up thinking that black people were second class citizens. yet nelson mandela, when he walked into the pitch, changed south africa. listen to the welcome he got. >> all the teams -- >> 35,000 people in that stadium on that day, 99% of them white. started chanting, "nelson, nelson, nelson." and maintenance of those people are the same ones who believed he was rightfully imprisoned for so long. many called him a terrorist, and there they were chants his name. that more than anything was the moment that south africa changed. >> i know automatic the blogs are talking about what people used to say about mandela, the terms used for him. people's thoughts and attitudes have changed as they realize who that's guy is. >> certainly has. >> come over here with me. sharlene smythe is an authorized nelson mandela biographer and is joining us live. we tried
nelson mandela, showing up for the final. we have video of nelson mandela on the field presenting the world cup to his captain, who himself was a child of apartheid. himself said he grew up thinking that black people were second class citizens. yet nelson mandela, when he walked into the pitch, changed south africa. listen to the welcome he got. >> all the teams -- >> 35,000 people in that stadium on that day, 99% of them white. started chanting, "nelson, nelson, nelson."...
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the world grew inspiration from else nelson mandela. when i was with him, it was funny, almost like he was interviewing me about american politics and the civil rights movement. because in south africa, the majority of the population is black. he wanted to know, wait, how did a minority in the united states achieve civil rights? we ended up talking about, and he's fascinating with the founding fathers. the idea that george washington gives up power one term. something mandela later does. but also citizenship. the whole idea that you have rights in the united states. remember, blacks in south africa had none of that. in a sense, we were inspiring too nelson mandela. >> i'm certain of that. was there anything when you sat down with him that really surpriseded you? i'm sure you prepared ahead of time and researched them and got to know the man through what you were able to read and hear from other personal anecdotes. what did you take away from it? >> i think the thing that surprised me the most is i was saying, you know, mr. mandela, you
the world grew inspiration from else nelson mandela. when i was with him, it was funny, almost like he was interviewing me about american politics and the civil rights movement. because in south africa, the majority of the population is black. he wanted to know, wait, how did a minority in the united states achieve civil rights? we ended up talking about, and he's fascinating with the founding fathers. the idea that george washington gives up power one term. something mandela later does. but...
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>> reporter: it's been three days since the passing of nelson mandela. he died in the house just behind me right here. but still the passions and emotions continue to build. it's just approaching 11:00 and there are hundreds and hundreds of people outside of the house. as you can see, mountains of flowers being laid and candles being lit. earlier today in churches as well as synagogues and mosques, prayers were said and the man was remembered, the man who many people here consider to be the father of modern south africa. south african president zuma was at one church with the ex-wife of nelson mandela, winnie, and he called for the country to get together. in fact, the family issued a statement tonight and said, keep the dream alive. here's a little bit more of what we saw here in this neighborhood, the former neighborhood of nelson mandela earlier today. take a listen. >> it is supposed to be a day of prayer and reflection for the late nelson mandela but, as you can see and hear in this johannesburg neighborhood, it is a day of song and praise for the f
>> reporter: it's been three days since the passing of nelson mandela. he died in the house just behind me right here. but still the passions and emotions continue to build. it's just approaching 11:00 and there are hundreds and hundreds of people outside of the house. as you can see, mountains of flowers being laid and candles being lit. earlier today in churches as well as synagogues and mosques, prayers were said and the man was remembered, the man who many people here consider to be...
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a live look at the memorial to nelson mandela in johannesburg, south africa. celebrating the late president the ceremony is underway. you can watch it as tsz streaming live on our web site foxnews.com. {off-lin {off-line} >> it's christmastime in new york city. all of the decorations are up and shining bright. the day is starting well where you are waking up. thank you for joining us on "fox & friends first". >> a doctor jailed in pakistan bearing out the frustration with the tribal court system in a letter smuggled out. the doctor worked with the cia on a vaccination ruse which helped confirm bin laden's presence on the compound where he was killed. all of this comes as he' waits the december 18th decision. he was sentenced to 33 years in prison amnd it was seen as punishment for helping the united states. >> people can get a lot of information off your cell phones. new documents related by senator ed marquis's office three wireless carriers received 1.1 million requests for law enforcement. he is calling for congressional action to make sure the process is c
a live look at the memorial to nelson mandela in johannesburg, south africa. celebrating the late president the ceremony is underway. you can watch it as tsz streaming live on our web site foxnews.com. {off-lin {off-line} >> it's christmastime in new york city. all of the decorations are up and shining bright. the day is starting well where you are waking up. thank you for joining us on "fox & friends first". >> a doctor jailed in pakistan bearing out the frustration...
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. >> it is supposed to be a day of prayer and reflection for the late nelson mandela. but as you can see and hear in this johannesburg neighborhood, it is a day of song and praise for the father of this country. they sang, chanted, all races, young and old, important to be as close as possible to the place where the father of the country had his last breath. the person who helped rid the country of apartheid and lead to a democratic government is no more. >> passed away thursday night in a johannesburg neighborhood. a huge mountain of flowers is being laid by his fans, by his friends, by the people of this country as they come here to pray, to mourn, to celebrate, to express their dealings. >> as you can see, the nation is mourning. we've lost a big hero. >> he did a lot. >> meant a lot to me. >> a terrible loss to all of us. >> for everyone. >> for everybody. >> when mandela i was celebrating, now with my baby. it's a bittersweet time for us. >> reporter: that's wonderful stuff, folks. as emotional and overwhelming as the scenes are today, tonight and tuesday are shap
. >> it is supposed to be a day of prayer and reflection for the late nelson mandela. but as you can see and hear in this johannesburg neighborhood, it is a day of song and praise for the father of this country. they sang, chanted, all races, young and old, important to be as close as possible to the place where the father of the country had his last breath. the person who helped rid the country of apartheid and lead to a democratic government is no more. >> passed away thursday...
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but the events marking nelson mandela will continue. his body will lie in state for three days and then a burial at his home village on sunday. a lot of remembrance and music to come. >> brett, thank you. >>> u.s. military will help fly african forces to ease violence between christians and muslims. more than 400,000 people have been displaced since muslim rebels seized power in march, unleashing rapes, massacre and looting on the majority of the christian population there. some 400 people have died since thursday in the capital align. >>> riot police took up positions in ukraine ahead of a court ordered deadline for protesters to leave a building they are occupying. on sunday demonstrators toppled a statue of former soviet leader vladimir lennon. .country has faced weeks of protests last month in favor of strengthening ties with moscow. >>> a key brazilian league match was stopped for more than an hour after fans started fighting in the stands on monday. police were forced to fire rubber bullets and teargas to contain the crowd and bri
but the events marking nelson mandela will continue. his body will lie in state for three days and then a burial at his home village on sunday. a lot of remembrance and music to come. >> brett, thank you. >>> u.s. military will help fly african forces to ease violence between christians and muslims. more than 400,000 people have been displaced since muslim rebels seized power in march, unleashing rapes, massacre and looting on the majority of the christian population there. some...
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but he is the person, he is incredibly important to nelson mandela's clan. he's the tribal leader, the chief of the clan, and nelson mandela himself chose him to be his successor in the clan. he was coming here along with other members of the family for a prayer session. i'm just going to ask our cameraman to just ensure i'm going to walk out of shot here so you can see the scene behind me here better. we've been hearing a prayer session here for the just about the last hour with the people of south africa and just the ordinary people of south africa coming here. the scene here is emotional and it is really quite something different even for south africa. >> thank you so much for that update from south africa. of course, we're going to follow the developments over the next several days. >>> now to the storm that many of you are concerned about, the welfare of pastor who remains jailed in iran. there is some movement state side. next week the house foreign affairs committee will be holding more hearing on this case. he's been held in tehran for more than a ye
but he is the person, he is incredibly important to nelson mandela's clan. he's the tribal leader, the chief of the clan, and nelson mandela himself chose him to be his successor in the clan. he was coming here along with other members of the family for a prayer session. i'm just going to ask our cameraman to just ensure i'm going to walk out of shot here so you can see the scene behind me here better. we've been hearing a prayer session here for the just about the last hour with the people of...
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congress specifically said free nelson mandela. not quite sure how they thought i could do that, but nevertheless, it was a part of by brief, and the president said i hope you can, i hope you can get rid of apartheid as you say you want to. but please, try can and do it without violence. and thus, he said you're on your own in south africa, because we don't know what to do. therefore, just tell us what you're doing, but don't ask us for permission to do certain things. and so for about three years that was sort of my brief. fortunately for me, i had some of the best foreign service people that our nation can produce. and we had, we had a learning experience. i think that's the way i would put it. martha: i bet you did. we're almost out of time, but what was mandela's response when he realized that you were there and that you were working on his behalf? >> his response was to send me a message by his wife saying that he's glad i was there, he knows that i've within trying to get -- i've been trying to get the government to let me in
congress specifically said free nelson mandela. not quite sure how they thought i could do that, but nevertheless, it was a part of by brief, and the president said i hope you can, i hope you can get rid of apartheid as you say you want to. but please, try can and do it without violence. and thus, he said you're on your own in south africa, because we don't know what to do. therefore, just tell us what you're doing, but don't ask us for permission to do certain things. and so for about three...
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. >>> today, a unique perspective on nelson mandela. an apartheid leader who helped transform south africa and served in mandela's government. >> adored by all of the people of this country. >> pik botha reflects on mandela's life and legacy. and we'll go live to south africa for the latest on the death of a towering statesman. then, the white house launches a new obama care offensive. >> you got good ideas, bring them to me. let's go. but we're not repealing it as long as i'm president. >> and i don't know why any american would trust this government after all the broken promises they've already seen. in obama care. >> we'll discuss the latest on o bam care and a new gop plan to boost our inner cities with rand paul. it's a fox news sunday exclusive. plus, with the website working better and enrollment on the rise, we'll ask one of the law's architects where obama care goes from here. and it's been ten years since i took over the anchor chair here. it's been quite a ride. we'll look back at some of our favorite moments from the last te
. >>> today, a unique perspective on nelson mandela. an apartheid leader who helped transform south africa and served in mandela's government. >> adored by all of the people of this country. >> pik botha reflects on mandela's life and legacy. and we'll go live to south africa for the latest on the death of a towering statesman. then, the white house launches a new obama care offensive. >> you got good ideas, bring them to me. let's go. but we're not repealing it as...
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the first major eventsy sense nelson mandela died last week but will not be the last. greg is covering all of this for us from johannesburg. i know it was wet but what was it like on the grind there today? >> that's right. it was pretty wet but very moving. we were there at the memorial. the rain, and transit snafus and other worries kept the crowds down but in people who got there, got into it. take a look at what we saw. >> it is raining. it is windy. it is cold, but the folks in this soccer stadium in johannesburg will not be stopped. this is a memorial for the late nelson mandela, and the folks here are going to say, and it is going to be a celebration, it is going to be joyful. >> we are very excited because we are celebrating the life of our icon, our father, who led us out of oppression. >> very rainy. >> now the people of south africa really have a chance to say goodbye to nelson mandela. his remains will lie in state from wednesday to friday in pretoria. the golf government saides the remains will be visible to the public, and then on sunday this bur burial in
the first major eventsy sense nelson mandela died last week but will not be the last. greg is covering all of this for us from johannesburg. i know it was wet but what was it like on the grind there today? >> that's right. it was pretty wet but very moving. we were there at the memorial. the rain, and transit snafus and other worries kept the crowds down but in people who got there, got into it. take a look at what we saw. >> it is raining. it is windy. it is cold, but the folks in...
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nelson mandela being remembed in south africa. we'll hear what his family has to say about the legendary anti-apartheid leader. ♪ [ female announcer ] feed a man a cookie and he eats a cookie. ♪ feed him a fresh baked cookie and he eats a much, much better cookie. bake the world a better place with nestle toll house. >>> it's the bottom of the hour. time for the top of the news. great news regarding an american military vet who's now been released from detainment in north korea and has arrived back home. 85-year-old merrill newman touching down in san francisco earlier today after being detained in north korea for nearly seven weeks. >>> cold and icy conditions in texas sticking around for a little longer according to the national weather service. below freezing temperatures and freezing rain will continue throughout this weekend. >>> and england's busiest airport is practically at a standstill this weekend after a main air traffic control center suffered a technical glitch. officials at heathrow in london say they hope they'l
nelson mandela being remembed in south africa. we'll hear what his family has to say about the legendary anti-apartheid leader. ♪ [ female announcer ] feed a man a cookie and he eats a cookie. ♪ feed him a fresh baked cookie and he eats a much, much better cookie. bake the world a better place with nestle toll house. >>> it's the bottom of the hour. time for the top of the news. great news regarding an american military vet who's now been released from detainment in north korea and...
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nelson mandela. >> also the president admitted he misled the american people, but something dddn't -- somebody, that is to say, didn't get the memo. >> i still go back and say what i said earlier. what he said was true. >> okay. >> if you want to keep the insurance you have, you can keep it. >> more from harry reid moments away. >> a woman catches a peeping tom in a dressing room and chases him through a store. one problem? she forgot to put her shirt back on. >> i was that woman. no. >> queue the animation. it is friday's show, and "fox & friends" starts now. ♪ ♪ >> it's "fox & friends." >> welcome aboard studio e. today is one of those days where officially this weekend they are going to welcome the christmas season to stanford, connecticut, and as has been the case for the last number of years, that means it's going to be the repelling of the landmark building, stanford's connecticut tallest building, 22 stories high. santa rappelles down the side with rick wright. he will be here live this mo
nelson mandela. >> also the president admitted he misled the american people, but something dddn't -- somebody, that is to say, didn't get the memo. >> i still go back and say what i said earlier. what he said was true. >> okay. >> if you want to keep the insurance you have, you can keep it. >> more from harry reid moments away. >> a woman catches a peeping tom in a dressing room and chases him through a store. one problem? she forgot to put her shirt back...
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. -- in nelson mandela. a mixture of sorrow and also celebration as people remember the man many refer to as the father of their country with prayers and tears and songs. my next guest had a personal connection to the former south african president, he hosted mandela when he came to the united states to attend the inauguration of president bill clinton back in 1993. there's a picture of them there, and the be relationship really developed over many years, and the congressman is with us now with his thoughts and reflections today. it's great to have you on the program, congressman. we do have some pictures, as we mentioned, of your time with nelson mandela, but i understand that your relationship started so many years before the bill clinton inauguration. can you tell our viewers a little bit about how you became friends with nelson mandela? >> well, thank you, and thanks for the opportunity to be here. i found out about mr. mandela when i was a student. i got involved with the free south africa movement and
. -- in nelson mandela. a mixture of sorrow and also celebration as people remember the man many refer to as the father of their country with prayers and tears and songs. my next guest had a personal connection to the former south african president, he hosted mandela when he came to the united states to attend the inauguration of president bill clinton back in 1993. there's a picture of them there, and the be relationship really developed over many years, and the congressman is with us now with...
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. >>> president obama eulogized nelson mandela. and the handshake that raised some eyebrows. that is next. test test test test test test test test >>> president obama is urging the world to embrace nelson mandela's universal message of peace and justice. the president was one of nearly 100 world leaders in south africa today to remember one of the political icons of the 20th century. senior foreign affairs correspondents is in south africa tonight. >> it was one of the biggest memorial in recent decades. heads of government and celebrities from around the world came to pay respects do nelson mandela at a massive gathering. >> i welcome all of you. >> they joined tens of thousands of south africans who converged on a huge soccer stadium in johannesberg. the crowds were smaller than expected. those who came were enthusiastic. >> we are celebrating our father who led us out of oppression. >> u.n. secretary banky moon. >> we join together for a mighty celebration of a mighty life. >> president obama seemed to get the most attention, greeting on his way to the podium, long time ad
. >>> president obama eulogized nelson mandela. and the handshake that raised some eyebrows. that is next. test test test test test test test test >>> president obama is urging the world to embrace nelson mandela's universal message of peace and justice. the president was one of nearly 100 world leaders in south africa today to remember one of the political icons of the 20th century. senior foreign affairs correspondents is in south africa tonight. >> it was one of the...
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so, but i would never attack nelson mandela. i mean i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and with mr. mandela because tutu is that way as well. but i respect you. so why can't you guys in the republican party bring that to the the fore? >> well, nelson mandela stood up against a great instice and willing to pay a huge price for that and that's the reason he mourned today because of that struggle that he performed. you are right, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right answer, but he was fighting against some great injustice. and i would make the argument that, you know, we have a great injustice going on right now in this country with an everincreasing size of government that is taking over and controlling people's lives. and obamacare is front and center in that. i agree with talking points, your points earlier which is the center focus of the 2014 election, mu be obamacare. and all of its aspects and the cool thing about obamacare is it is not only bad for the economy and bad for people's health. it's also b
so, but i would never attack nelson mandela. i mean i told bishop tutu i disagree with you and with mr. mandela because tutu is that way as well. but i respect you. so why can't you guys in the republican party bring that to the the fore? >> well, nelson mandela stood up against a great instice and willing to pay a huge price for that and that's the reason he mourned today because of that struggle that he performed. you are right, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right...
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we will never see the likes of nelson mandela again. but let me say to the young people of africa and the young people around the world, you too can make his life worth your own. over 30 years ago while still a student, i learned of nelson mandela and the struggles taking place in this beautiful land, and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself and it set me on an improbable journey that find me here today. and while i will always fall short of madiba's example, he makes me want to be a better man. he speaks to what's best inside. after this great liberator is laid to rest and when we've returned to our cities and villages and rejoin our daily routines, let us search for his strength. let us search for his largeness of spirit somewhere inside of ourselves. and when the night grows dark, when injustice weighs heavy on our heart, when our best laid plans seem beyond our reach, let us think of mad i ba and the words that brought him comfort within the four walls of his cell. it matters not h
we will never see the likes of nelson mandela again. but let me say to the young people of africa and the young people around the world, you too can make his life worth your own. over 30 years ago while still a student, i learned of nelson mandela and the struggles taking place in this beautiful land, and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself and it set me on an improbable journey that find me here today. and while i will always fall short of...
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he's not sure if the 95-year-old is aware that nelson mandela has died. the family says they would welcome prayers at this time? >>> coming up next, president obama wants to verify before he can trust iran. can israel trust that deal? we're going to talk with israel's intelligence minister about what is at stake and he's joining us live here next. >>> and is president obama overstepping his executive branch. that's when america's news headquarters comes right back. [ paper rustles, outdoor sounds ] ♪ [ male announcer ] laura's heart attack didn't come with a warning. today her doctor has her on a bayer aspirin regimen to help reduce the risk of anoth one. if you've had a heart attack, be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. ♪ if you've had a heart attack, be sure to talk to your doctor [ female announcer ] can you heal a brok heart with a bundt cake? of course you can! even if that heart was broken by zack peterson. bake the world a better place i need a newn'testle investment pn.h i need to rethink the core of my portfolio
he's not sure if the 95-year-old is aware that nelson mandela has died. the family says they would welcome prayers at this time? >>> coming up next, president obama wants to verify before he can trust iran. can israel trust that deal? we're going to talk with israel's intelligence minister about what is at stake and he's joining us live here next. >>> and is president obama overstepping his executive branch. that's when america's news headquarters comes right back. [ paper...
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. >> when we come back the passing of nelson mandela brings a tidal wave of tribute from the media. we'll look at how he's being remembered. life with crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is a daily game of "what if's". what if my abdominal pain and cramps come back? what if the plane gets delayed? what if i can't hide my symptoms? what if? but what if the most important question is the one you're not asking? what if the underlying cause of your symptoms is damaging inflammation? for help getting the answers you need, talk to your doctor and visit crohnsandcolitisinfo.com to get your complimentary q&a book, with information from experts on your condition. [knock] no one was at home, but on the kitchen table sat three insurance policies. the first had lots of coverage. the second, only a little. but the third was... just right! bear: hi! yeah, we love visitors. that's why we moved to a secluded house in the middle of the wilderness. just the right coverage at just the right price. coverage checker from progressive. >>> let's look at the front pages across the country. he let his cou
. >> when we come back the passing of nelson mandela brings a tidal wave of tribute from the media. we'll look at how he's being remembered. life with crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is a daily game of "what if's". what if my abdominal pain and cramps come back? what if the plane gets delayed? what if i can't hide my symptoms? what if? but what if the most important question is the one you're not asking? what if the underlying cause of your symptoms is damaging...
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he has been talking about nelson mandela's legacy. president clinton telling fox news's ed henry that mandela gave him advice during the monica lewinski scandal, interestingly enough. he says that mandela, who spent 27 years in prison, taught him not to hate his enemies. >> i said, didn't you hate those people when you went in? i seen the pictures of you as a young man. you were really mad. he said, i realized they could take everything from me, everything except my mind and my heart. those things i would have to give them, and he said i decided not to give them away. and he looked right at me and he said, "neither should you." the heat was really being turned up in congress, and mbeki looked at me and he said, madiba told me to give you a message. he said i have no earthly idea what it means, but you would know what it means. i said what did he tell you? he said i should remind you not to give them away. >> very interesting. and there are the two of them in nelson mandela's jail cell on robben island. president clinton will also go t
he has been talking about nelson mandela's legacy. president clinton telling fox news's ed henry that mandela gave him advice during the monica lewinski scandal, interestingly enough. he says that mandela, who spent 27 years in prison, taught him not to hate his enemies. >> i said, didn't you hate those people when you went in? i seen the pictures of you as a young man. you were really mad. he said, i realized they could take everything from me, everything except my mind and my heart....
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for sharing nelson mandela with us. his struggle was your struggle. his try up was your triumph. your dignity and your hope found expression in his life and your freedom, your democracy is his legacy. bill: greg palkot, streaming live in johannesburg, south africa. what impressed and what did people tell you impressed them, today? >> reporter: we were there. we can confirm it was cold, it was wet but it was also moving. it was described as the biggest -- [inaudible] tens of thousands of south africans marking the passing of -- bill: all right. our apologies to our viewers at home. that is really unfortunate. this is part of videotape that was rolling a bit earlier today when most of us were sleeping in the u.s., they were celebrating life of an ma, while he lived one heck of a life in south africa and president's words earlier today. also there was a moment that a lot of people frankly will be talking about. we'll talk about that a bit later this morning. that was a handshake that took place between the u.s. president a
for sharing nelson mandela with us. his struggle was your struggle. his try up was your triumph. your dignity and your hope found expression in his life and your freedom, your democracy is his legacy. bill: greg palkot, streaming live in johannesburg, south africa. what impressed and what did people tell you impressed them, today? >> reporter: we were there. we can confirm it was cold, it was wet but it was also moving. it was described as the biggest -- [inaudible] tens of thousands of...
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. >>> south africa is honoring nelson mandela with a national day of mourning. they're singing, dancing and praying for mandela who broke apart the apartheid. mandela died thursday at age 95. and today they were remembering him for being freedom's champion and a shining example of forgiveness and love. greg palkot has more from johannesburg. >> reporter: it's been three days since the passing of mandela. crowds continue to build, candles being lit and flowers being laid. earlier on sunday across in country, worshippers remembered the the man. south africa president zuma was with his e. wife winnie. and they were calling on the company to keep the man's dream alive. here is what we saw earlier. >> i appreciate what he has done for the country and africa and the world. >> a celebrating the life of a great man. we loved him and we're still going to love him forever and ever. >> the man was sick. and i think for what he has done for the country, i think that i'm -- i don't know what to say. >> he's gone to heaven. >> as overwhelming as the zeens have been, it is jus
. >>> south africa is honoring nelson mandela with a national day of mourning. they're singing, dancing and praying for mandela who broke apart the apartheid. mandela died thursday at age 95. and today they were remembering him for being freedom's champion and a shining example of forgiveness and love. greg palkot has more from johannesburg. >> reporter: it's been three days since the passing of mandela. crowds continue to build, candles being lit and flowers being laid. earlier...
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tomorrow's lamoille service with nelson mandela. president obama, former president george w. bush, jimmy carter, they also plan to attend. a foreign affairs correspondent joins us now in johannesburg, south africa. so the preparations are underway >> it's remarkable. the world is coming together to south africa and that is what a spokesman for the government said today. we have been watching as the dignitaries arrived in this is the former and final home with nelson mandela. as you can imagine, south africa security is gearing up. 11,000 troops and police have been deployed in over 70 heads of state are coming to this country. president obama, 26 congressmen, adding friends and those from around the world. prince charles all the way to raul castro. they will all be there in johannesburg, not far from the neighborhood where nelson mandela spent so much of his life. tens of thousands of dignitaries and the range of people that will be there at that event and elsewhere, telling us just how huge the reach of this man was. heather: thank you and we will be covering it. bill: a med
tomorrow's lamoille service with nelson mandela. president obama, former president george w. bush, jimmy carter, they also plan to attend. a foreign affairs correspondent joins us now in johannesburg, south africa. so the preparations are underway >> it's remarkable. the world is coming together to south africa and that is what a spokesman for the government said today. we have been watching as the dignitaries arrived in this is the former and final home with nelson mandela. as you can...
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. >>> today, a unique perspective on nelson mandela. an apartheid leader who helped transform south africa and served in mandela's government. >> adored by all of the people of this country. >> pik botha reflects on mandela's life and legacy. and we'll go live to south africa for the latest on the death of a towering statesman. then, the white house launches a new obama care offensive. >> you got good ideas, bring them to me. let's go. but we're not repealing it
. >>> today, a unique perspective on nelson mandela. an apartheid leader who helped transform south africa and served in mandela's government. >> adored by all of the people of this country. >> pik botha reflects on mandela's life and legacy. and we'll go live to south africa for the latest on the death of a towering statesman. then, the white house launches a new obama care offensive. >> you got good ideas, bring them to me. let's go. but we're not repealing it
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first, nelson mandela will be laid to rest in south africa on december 15th. president and mrs. obama will be there to pay their respects. fox's ed henry just wrapped
first, nelson mandela will be laid to rest in south africa on december 15th. president and mrs. obama will be there to pay their respects. fox's ed henry just wrapped
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. >>> taking a live look at south pfrica where the loss of nelson mandela continuiecontinues. president obama along with president bush and clinton will head to africa for the funeral. mandela died thursday at the age of 95 after a long battle with a lung infection. >>> the grammy nominations are out. justin timberlake and rapper jay-z lead the pack. song of the year, and best new artist is this man. performs at last night's nominations. ♪ say i never failed ♪ >> ooh! 17-year-old newcomer and bruno mars nominations. the 56 awards show airs january 26th. >>> you dancing along? >> shows you how out of touch i am with the kids. >> not me. i'm on top of it. a number of one-named singers these days. >> following on the heels of madonna and sting. >> now time for rick who only goes by one name. we have a weather look for you you severe weather. at least 11 people are dead after a winter storm and cold temperatures hit the united states. ice, sleet and snow in parts of texas causing several accidents. power outages. flight cancellations. in oklahoma city, slick roads, many motori
. >>> taking a live look at south pfrica where the loss of nelson mandela continuiecontinues. president obama along with president bush and clinton will head to africa for the funeral. mandela died thursday at the age of 95 after a long battle with a lung infection. >>> the grammy nominations are out. justin timberlake and rapper jay-z lead the pack. song of the year, and best new artist is this man. performs at last night's nominations. ♪ say i never failed ♪ >>...
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mandela today on a national day of mourning. mandela died thursday at the age of 95. now for the first time we are hearing from mandela's family. >> in the mandela household, he's no longer with us physically. his spirit is with us. we have lost a great man. the greatness in our family was in the simplicity of his nature in our midsts. >> president obama will travel to south africa for a memorial on tuesday. he'll be joined on air force one by president george w. bush and mrs. bush. plez clinton is expected to join as well. >>> carrie underwood is firing back at critics on her "sound of music" performance. ♪ ♪ >> the country star played ma via von trapp in the three hour live spigsal. she's been getting hate tweets. >> come on. >> she claims she got even more after thursday's broadcast. so she responded to the haters like this, by tweeting, plain and simple, many people just need jesus. they will be in my prayers tonight adding a bible verse there at the end. sounds like she's dealing with the haters by letting jesus take th
mandela today on a national day of mourning. mandela died thursday at the age of 95. now for the first time we are hearing from mandela's family. >> in the mandela household, he's no longer with us physically. his spirit is with us. we have lost a great man. the greatness in our family was in the simplicity of his nature in our midsts. >> president obama will travel to south africa for a memorial on tuesday. he'll be joined on air force one by president george w. bush and mrs. bush....